The City of Monroe, Michigan

The City of Monroe, Michigan Located in SE Michigan and founded in 1785, Monroe is Michigan’s third oldest community. Welcome to City of Monroe's Official page!

Founded in 1785 and the site of a War of 1812 battlefield, Monroe is a community that has a shared vision that seeks to balance the opportunities of economic development with the stewardship that is required for historic preservation. Monroe is also Michigan’s third oldest community. With a population of nearly 20,733, Monroe is located about 17-miles north of Toledo, Ohio and about 35-miles south

of Detroit. A village in 1817, the City of Monroe was incorporated in 1837 and is also the county seat of Monroe County. Monroe’s location on the west shore of Lake Erie and its River Raisin made it a natural crossroads for food and transportation that attracted the Potawatomi Tribe of Indians who first lived here. Later, French missionaries, fur trappers, and settlers came for the same reasons. Residents and visitors today continue to find Monroe to be a welcoming crossroads of historic and natural treasures. The city is home to the National Register of Historic Places War of 1812 River Raisin Battlefield. Monroe’s natural environment is showcased and preserved by having the 260-acre Eagle Island Marsh unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge located in it. And the inland sea of Lake Erie offers boating, swimming, camping, wetlands exploration, hiking, and fishing, at the 1,300-acre Sterling State Park on the shores of Lake Erie. Any individual accessing, browsing and using a City of Monroe Social Media site accepts without limitation or qualification, the City's Social Media Policy -https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10126506/File/City%20Hall/Departments/Communications/Social%20Media%20Content%20Policy%20web%20copy.pdf

08/18/2026

YOUR DESIGN COULD BE NEXT! 🖍️

Last year’s winners made their mark. Now it’s your turn!

The 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Contest is officially underway. Young artists ages 5–18 are invited to create a dticker design that could be worn by voters across the City this November.

This year, we're celebrating America 250 and ask participants to think about what America means to them. While patriotic designs are encouraged, all original designs that follow the contest rules are welcome!

The details:
✏️ Your design must include “I Voted”
🏠 You must live in or attend school in the City of Monroe
🎨 Keep it original and non-partisan
☝️ One entry per artist

Finalists in each age group will face off in a public vote this October, and the winning designs will become REAL stickers handed out during Early Voting and on Election Day!

Visit our website for contest rules, deadlines and submission information:
https://www.monroemi.gov/news/what_s_new/i_voted_sticker_contest

🚧 City of Monroe Road Watch - August 15-23 🚧Construction projects with traffic impacts and other related activities with...
08/16/2026

🚧 City of Monroe Road Watch - August 15-23 🚧

Construction projects with traffic impacts and other related activities within the City of Monroe for the upcoming week are included in the link below.

🔸Fiber Optic Construction Activities
🔸Telegraph Road Resurfacing
🔸Adams St. Reconstruction and Utilities
🔸East Lorain Street Water Main and Resurfacing
🔸Lavender Street Reconstruction and Utilities
🔸Wolverine Avenue Resurfacing
🔸Arbor Avenue Reconstruction
🔸Fredericks Drive Reconstruction

🔗https://tinyurl.com/4vmdvphd

Young artists, it’s time to make your mark! 🎨 In celebration of International Youth Day, we’re looking for aspiring arti...
08/12/2026

Young artists, it’s time to make your mark! 🎨

In celebration of International Youth Day, we’re looking for aspiring artists, ages 5-18, to take part in City of Monroe’s 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Contest!

Participants are invited to design a sticker that could be worn by Monroe voters this November. In honor of America 250, patriotic designs that show what America means to you are encouraged. Note: Other original designs that follow the guidelines are welcome, too.

Here’s what you need to know:
◾Designs MUST be original and contain ‘I Voted’
◾Artists must live in, or go to school in the City of Monroe to participate
◾Designs should be non-partisan and not reference any political group or issue
◾Only one entry per person will be accepted

The top three designs from each age group (5-9, 10-13, 14-18) will go to a public vote in October and the winners will be turned into official “I Voted” stickers and handed out during Early Voting and on Election Day in November.

✨ Let’s celebrate the power of young voices through art!

Visit our website for full contest rules and submission information:
🔗 https://www.monroemi.gov/news/what_s_new/i_voted_sticker_contest

200+ volunteers. A few hours. A BIG impact on the River Raisin. During the 2026 River Raisin Cleanup, the community ans...
08/11/2026

200+ volunteers. A few hours. A BIG impact on the River Raisin.

During the 2026 River Raisin Cleanup, the community answered the call to remove trash and debris from the river and along its banks.

In total, volunteers removed:
🗑️ 6 cubic yards of trash
🪵 6 cubic yards of logs
♻️ Several hundred pounds of scrap metal

Everything collected was taken to the City’s DPS yard, where materials were separated for recycling or disposal. Cleanup efforts like this help protect the health of the river and ensure it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Thank you to all volunteers and sponsors who gave their time and resources to be a part of the legacy! See you next year!

🚧 City of Monroe Road Watch - August 9-16 🚧Construction projects with traffic impacts and other related activities withi...
08/09/2026

🚧 City of Monroe Road Watch - August 9-16 🚧

Construction projects with traffic impacts and other related activities within the City of Monroe for the upcoming week are included in the link below.

🔸Omni-Fiber and Surf Internet Construction Activities
🔸 Telegraph Road Resurfacing
🔸 Adams Street Reconstruction
🔸 E. Lorain Water Main and Resurfacing

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2tyahkz5

08/08/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 River Raisin Clean Up! 🎉

Thank you to all of the volunteers who spent their Saturday morning cleaning up the River Raisin. Your efforts help keep our river healthy, beautiful and thriving.

This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:

Amaya's Fresh Mexican Grill
Culver's
Taqueria nenas (food vendor)
The Conservatory
Lotus Cafe
River Raisin Trading Post
Nocturnal Monroe (beverage vendor)
Ohio Specialties
Public House Food + Drink
Frenchtown Roasters- Coffee Roasting Company

As well as a grant from the County of Monroe-Monroe County Environmental Fund.

08/07/2026

🌊 Tomorrow's the day! 🌊

Join us for the 2026 River Raisin Cleanup and help keep one of Monroe's greatest natural treasures clean, healthy and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

🗓 Saturday, August 8
⏰ Check in/Registration begins at 8:30AM; Cleanup from 9AM – Noon
📍 Riverfront Parking Lot behind 116 W. Front St.

Every helping hand makes a difference. All are welcome!

✅ Gloves, boots, trash pickers and bags provided while supplies last
👕 Free T-shirts while supplies last
🍽 Lunch provided after the cleanup

Let's work together to protect the River Raisin for future generations. Hope to see you there! 🌿

https://www.monroemi.gov/news/what_s_new/river_raisin_cleanup_event

Something colorful is taking shape along the Riverwalk! 🎨 A brand-new mural is coming to life under the Macomb Street Br...
08/05/2026

Something colorful is taking shape along the Riverwalk! 🎨

A brand-new mural is coming to life under the Macomb Street Bridge. Local muralist Presley Bergmooser is transforming the space into a vibrant work of art, and this week, campers from the River Raisin Stewardship Camps rolled up their sleeves to help paint alongside her.

Projects like this celebrate our community, create memorable experiences for local kids, and make the Riverwalk an even more welcoming place to explore. We can't wait to see the finished product!

🖌️ This mural is funded through the City's Capital Improvement Program, which includes dedicated funding for public art. The expenditure was approved by City Council at its July 20 meeting.

Polls are officially closed. Thank you to all who voted in today's Primary Election.When available, unofficial Election ...
08/05/2026

Polls are officially closed. Thank you to all who voted in today's Primary Election.

When available, unofficial Election results will be posted here:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4nzdu9tb

Or visit the Monroe County Clerk's website:
🔗 https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/409/Elections

⭐Save the date for the General Election: November 3, 2026!

🇺🇸 Election Day REMNDER --> Polls will be OPEN until 8PM TONIGHT!🗳️​Not sure where to vote? ​https://tinyurl.com/vvdm9...
08/04/2026

🇺🇸 Election Day REMNDER --> Polls will be OPEN until 8PM TONIGHT!

🗳️​Not sure where to vote? ​
https://tinyurl.com/vvdm93ua

🗳️View a Sample Ballot:
https://tinyurl.com/7a95cp9t

🗳️ Don't Split Your Ticket!
✅ Choose candidates from one party only
✅ Your party selection remains private
✅ Flip your ballot over to vote on the back

More Info on the Primary Election:
https://tinyurl.com/3ek69494

Questions about absentee ballots, the election or voting in the City of Monroe? 🇺🇸

✉️ [email protected]
📞 734.384.9140
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/4z9vvbs8

Address

120 East First Street
Monroe, MI
48161

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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